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Global Expansion: India Inc needs a multi-dimensional shield
Vaibhav Luthra, Tax Partner, EY India said, “India’s global...
Rising Heat Stress: Biggest worldwide threats to workers’ health and livelihood
The report details how extreme heat is reshaping the world of work....
Insurance Protection: Rising inequality in advanced markets take $ 252 billion toll
Guido Fürer, Group Chief Investment Officer of Swiss Re said,"There is a growing opportunity for private capital to make a positive impact on inequality. Until now, the "S" in ESG, which refers to social aspects such as diversity, inclusion and equality, has been an...
Shipping losses fall, but Ukraine war, costly issues with large vessels muddy the waters: Allianz
“The insurance industry is likely to see a number of claims under specialist war policies from vessels damaged or lost to sea mines, rocket attacks and bombings in conflict zones.Insurers may also receive claims under marine war policies from vessels and cargo blocked...
Heat waves-testing the limits of human survival in India
Daily power outages driven by a surge in demand for electricity have resulted in blackouts as long as eight hours in some parts of India, while coal stocks — the fuel that accounts for 70% of the country’s electricity generation — are running low, prompting warnings...
Extreme heat: Million get impacted across India and Pakistan
Extreme heat has multiple and cascading impacts not just on human health, but also on ecosystems, agriculture, water and energy supplies and key sectors of the economy With extreme heat gripping large parts of India and Pakistan, the two countries are working to roll...
Swiss Re forecasts a “stagflation-like” environment with slower growth and higher inflation
Jerome Haegeli,Swiss Re Group chief economist Stagflation is fully back on the radar and we now need to be particularly disciplined. 2022 will be a challenging year for insurers with both sides of the balance sheet under pressure" Swiss Re Group chief economist Jerome...
Global transport’s role, demand lessen Climate Vulnerability
``We estimate shipping could contribute about 10% of global carbon emissions by 2050 (up from 3% in 2019) under a business-as-usual scenario, assuming no adoption of new regulations that could impact energy efficiency or carbon intensity,'' said Fitch The airline...
Money Management: Embracing savings apps as inflation hits household finances
Rising outgoings appear to be driving thousands of people to try money management apps for the first time. The digitization of banking services and the easing of regulations have helped spark a boom in fintech (financial technology) worldwide, with users from Brazil...
APAC with over $15 billion accounts for the highest percentage of Q1 global economic losses: AON
The first quarter is typically the quietest of the year, though 2022 marked the sixth consecutive year to record more than $10 billion in insured losses The preliminary Q1 overall economic loss was $31 billion. Public and private insurers covered $14 billion of this...
Managing Risk and Capitalising Opportunities in Connected Asia: AON Report
Anne Corona,chief executive officer, Asia Pacific, Aon `As traditional industry borders fall away in 2022, ecosystems and the digital platforms that enable them will continue to influence the future of business. Having an impact in the `New Better' will no longer be...
HDFC Life,ICICI Pru Life and Max Life emerge as top Indian life insurance brands: Hansa Research
HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential and Max Life Insurance are in the top three scorers in terms of brand NPS as they have been more successful in providing faster and increased communication and post-sales customer support by adopting digital technology. This shows that...